The game is changing, at least that’s what some of Texas Tech’s assistant coaches tweet out after recruit gives his pledge to the Red Raiders. On paper, there is evidence they could be on to something, as the caliber of recruit Texas Tech is bringing in continues to trend upward.

The Texas Tech men's basketball team picked up a commitment on Monday from Missouri State-West Plains combo guard Devaugntah Williams, and on Tuesday, his teammate, center Justin Jamison followed suit with a pledge to the Red Raiders.

In Tubby Smith’s first season as head coach at Texas Tech, the Red Raiders knocked off ranked Baylor and Oklahoma State teams at home, an Oklahoma team that has been ranked for most of the season on the road, and on Senior Day they capped it off with the first win against Texas in six years.
Opponents and fans have certainly taken notice of the progress this team has made from one year ago, and recruits like what they see. On Monday, Missouri State-West Plains guard Devaugntah Williams jumped on board with what Smith is building as the fourth commitment in the 2014 class.

MIDLAND — Business owners, alumni and casual fans filled the seats at the Midland Country Horseshoe Arena, dressed mostly in business casual or nicer to enjoy a barbecue dinner and learn about the next group of Red Raiders at the Texas Tech Recruiting Review.
Before offensive coordinator Eric Morris and defensive coordinator Matt Wallerstedt broke down each signee on their side of the ball, Kliff Kingsbury took a moment to thank chancellor Kent Hance on his impact in the recruitment of student athletes.

For months, Texas Tech had hoped to add more experienced offensive linemen to its recruiting class and the Red Raiders were successful in doing so on the last official visit weekend before national signing day.

Santa Monica (Calif.) College offensive lineman Dontae Levingston signed with Texas Tech on Dec. 18, but after discovering some of his credits won't transfer to the university, he is planning to sign elsewhere next week.

Last week's news of Beau Carpenter being dismissed from the football program made it even more important for Texas Tech to add another junior college offensive lineman to its 2014 recruiting class, and this weekend the Red Raiders did just that.